In order to get better at photography, you don’t need to own all the latest and greatest gear. Many photographers make the mistake of falling into companies’ marketing traps and end up buying a whole bunch of unnecessary equipment. You can end up spending more time thinking about what gear you should be using, instead […]
If you study the perception of two distinct groups of photographers, beginners and professionals, about the idea of getting the best gear to improve photography, you will get contradicting results. The beginners tend to feel that getting the best gear will help them in taking better photos. The pros on the other hand are of […]
The debate of whether or not high end gear is essential for getting good results has been going on forever. And by the looks of it, it doesn’t seem like the debate will be over any time soon. Usually, beginners seem to believe that better equipment equals better images. On the other hand, experienced photographers […]
Camera companies come up with a new iteration of their cameras and lenses pretty often. And whenever they do, they make it feel like the old version is obsolete. Then there are people arguing on the internet about which camera is great and which is not. Photographer Jamie Windsor believes that none of this makes sense: […]
Food photography can be a deceptively difficult genre to master. Even the most beautiful plate comes off as entirely unappealing when the right techniques aren’t implemented. So, when you’re bringing cuisine into the studio, what’s most important to keep in mind? Experienced photographer Sean Tucker has a few simple pointers to offer that can make a […]
Photography duo Tony and Chelsea Northrup generally spend their time reviewing camera gear and producing video tutorials. The two are professionals when it comes to entertaining an audience. As is evident in their latest viral video, the two have learned to laugh at themselves through their experiences as internet personalities: No doubt inspired by conversations with […]
One of the most fundamental questions in photography is does gear matter? This question, unfortunately, doesn’t have a clear and concise answer. Ask this question to as many photographers as you can and you’re bound to get split opinions. Mark from Analog Process elaborates: For some, this might seem like a direct video response to […]
Whether it’s birds or bears you’re hoping to capture on camera, wildlife photography requires gear that can stand up to the elements and take sharp shots at long distances. A little know-how goes a long way, too. So what do you need? This infographic from Tusk Photo covers the basics: Do your research, make a plan, […]
Have you ever seen a photographer in the airport and wondered, “What equipment does he have with him, and how much did he bring?” Traveling to a shoot can be tricky because you can only bring a limited amount of gear. So when that limit is put on you, how much do you bring, what […]
After an argument, Chris Niccolls gets stranded in the woods. While it’s obvious from the video that Niccolls isn’t actually lost, it’s a very plausible situation. Getting lost in the wilderness is nothing to take lightly, and Niccolls shows how you can help increase your chances of surviving using only the items brought for a photo shoot: […]
